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As the ‘world court’ turns 80, Guterres says law must prevail over force The ICJ – the UN’s highest tribunal – settles disputes submitted by States and provides advisory opinions on legal questions referred...

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More than half of Haitians continue to face food crisis 17 April 2026 Humanitarian Aid 5.8 million Haitians, or roughly 52 per cent of...

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World News in Brief: Myanmar amnesty, rising needs in Afghanistan, another power loss at Ukraine nuclear plant President Win Myint had been in...

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